Teeth Whitening at Your Fresno Dentist

Teeth whitening is one of the easiest ways to improve your smile in Fresno. It is quick, affordable, and non-invasive. Though some cosmetic dentistry patients experience short-term sensitivity, most experience no tooth whitening pain at all. If you have looked into Fresno teeth whitening, you probably already know the basics. The one thing they have in common…

How Long Should You Brush?

Did you remember that brushing and flossing fights bad breath and removes stains? If you have persistent stains that brushing can’t remove, get your teeth bleached at Mirelez Wellness Dental for a dazzling, stain-free smile. The American Dental Association recommends two minutes as a minimum time for brushing. Most men and women think they brush that…

Teeth Grinding: Not Just a Bad Habit, But a Dental Concern

Perhaps you don’t even know you grind your teeth. Maybe a spouse or loved one woke you up in the middle of the night and made you aware of what was happening. For many people, teeth grinding is a habit and a mechanical reflex; when they’re awakened and informed they were grinding their teeth, they…

Grandpa Knows Best: How Kristi Yamaguchi Manages Her Kids’ Oral Health

When Olympic figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi wanted to help her kids develop good oral health habits, the gold-medal-winner made good use of a family connection: Her father Jim Yamaguchi is a practicing dentist in the San Francisco Bay area who treats her entire brood. As she said in a recent interview, when she suspects the…

Treatment Options to Keep Stress From Causing Dental Problems

Chronic stress can cause any number of physical problems like back pain, insomnia or stomach ulcers. In the mouth, it can also be the cause of teeth grinding or clenching habits that may lead to pain and tooth damage. Besides toothaches and jaw pain, stress-related teeth grinding may also be causing your teeth to wear…

Giuliana Rancic Prepares for Her Son’s First Dental Visit

When Giuliana Rancic, long-time host of E! News, first saw her new son, she said it was “the best single moment of my life.” Recently, on the eve of Duke’s first birthday, the TV personality and reality star spoke to Dear Doctor magazine about her growing family, her battle with cancer — and the importance…

Determining the Right Whitening Approach is Key to Brightening a Dull Smile

Bright, naturally white teeth are a key component in a beautiful smile. But the opposite is also true: nothing diminishes an otherwise attractive smile more than stained or discolored teeth. There is good news, however, about tooth staining: it can be greatly reduced with the right whitening technique. But before taking action we need to…